Boxing Day Hamper Ideas

When you’re planning your Christmas celebrations, make sure you factor in your Boxing Day feast. With the post-Christmas Day slump in full force, cooking is the last thing on anyone’s mind – so a hamper full of snacks on treats is perfect for all-day grazing. We’ve put together some Boxing Day buffet ideas to help get you started.

Boxing Day Nibbles and Snack Ideas

Boxing Day is all about picky plates, with festive favourites like cheeses, chocolates and bubbles staple parts of the buffet table.

If you’re looking for Boxing Day food ideas that cover a variety of options, try the Wellington Hamper with Alcohol-Free Pressés. This comprehensive selection includes cheddar and brie, pork pâté, red onion marmalade and oatcakes to spread them all on, as well as peanuts, biscuits, slab cake and chocolates.

For a sophisticated spread, there’s the Personalised Afternoon Tea Gift Box. This is perfect for midday grazing, with classic favourites like clotted cream fudge, fruit cake and shortbread as well as tea and coffee to keep everyone’s caffeine levels up.

The Best of British Gift Tower is another great option that puts all your favourite snacks in one place. With crackers, cheeses, shortbread, marzipan and more, this mouth-watering hamper will keep everyone in festive spirits.

Boxing Day Brunch

With everyone likely to need a lie-in after a busy day of celebrations, Boxing Day is a day that’s made for long and lazy brunches. Whether you like a lighter option that paves the way for a day of grazing or hearty and festive foods, there’s something to suit everyone.

The Celebration Breakfast Gift Set with Coffee & Croissants gets the day off to a sophisticated start and is perfect for making an occasion of the day. Croissants are served alongside premium smoked salmon, strawberry preserve, marmalade and grapefruit so you can layer them up your way and juices and hot drinks complete the set.

The large Regency Fresh Fruit Hamper is a great way to start the day feeling fresh, with a wide selection to choose from. Pineapple, grapefruit, mango and kiwi are among the exotic options included as well as classic grapes, oranges and plums.

Upgrade Your Leftovers: Boxing Day Buffet Ideas

If you’ve got a fridge full of roast potatoes and Brussel sprouts that still need eating, these Boxing Day hampers are packed with the perfect complements. Upgrade from the classic turkey and stuffing sandwich with sides and spreads that will make your Boxing Day feast feel every bit as festive as your Christmas dinner.

The Regency Indulgence Hamper With Bollinger Champagne includes smoked salmon and honey-glazed ham that pair perfectly with leftover roast vegetables, while additions such as olives, focaccia thins and real ale chutney make delicious side dishes. A selection of wines and spirits as well as sweet treats and desserts make it into a full meal.

The Gourmet Indulgence Hamper with Sparkling Prosecco is all about those little extras that make the perfect plate. Puff pastry twists, marmalades and cheeses, biscuits, fruit cake and more create a delicious Boxing Day buffet, while prosecco and port help keep everyone in the holiday spirit.

The Dessert Table

Make sure you don’t forget about the desserts when setting out your Boxing Day spread. These Boxing Day nibbles ideas are all about your sweet tooth, with everything from truffles to go with your coffee to cakes for all hours of the day.

The Muffin, Cookie and Chocolates Share Basket features a variety of flavours including raspberry, chocolate, oat and raising and sticky toffee. There are biscuits, flapjacks, fudge pieces and chocolate bars so all tastes are catered for.

If you’re looking for a sophisticated dessert table with no effort needed, choose the Sleighbell Hamper With Red Wine. Strawberry and Champagne jam, fruit and nut cake and milk chocolate Lindor truffles are among the luxury treats included, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and English Breakfast tea.

Wine and Cheese Boards

Wine and cheese boards aren’t just for Christmas (Day)! Finish off your Boxing Day feast in style with indulgent options that keep you feeling festive.

The Port & Stilton Classic Gift Box is all about seasonal staples, with blue stilton served alongside pear, date and cognac chutney and thick oatcakes. It’s paired with a vintage port that is perfect for special occasions.

The Festive Trafalgar Hamper With Alcohol-Free Pressé  includes a selection of cheeses to choose from, served with chutney, peanuts and oatcakes as well as sparkling drinks. Sweet options including shortbread, jams and pralines are a delicious addition.

To cover all bases, try the Winter Wonder Hamper With Red Wine.  With cheeses, fruit cake, Christmas pudding and Cabernet Sauvignon, it covers all your festive favourites.

From festive brunches to a day full of dessert, our Boxing Day hamper ideas have something for every type of holiday celebration. And if you’re passing over hosting duties to someone else this year, consider gifting them a hamper e-voucher to make planning easier than ever.